Security & Privacy Engineer

At Inter IKEA Systems B.V., we do a lot of different things to make that vision come to life. As the franchisor of the IKEA Concept, it is our job to protect, develop and enable the success of the IKEA Brand, together with our colleagues in other IKEA companies around the world. That can make our work – and our workplace – a bit complex. And that’s why strong, clear communication is key to our success.   

We want to become an even more affordable, sustainable, and accessible home furnishing retailer in an omni-channel reality. We bring business and data & technology together to improve how we work and meet customers and enable us to focus on creating value. So, we can continuously improve and scale IKEA, together with our partners and the many people. 

About you 

We are looking for a positive team player who is passionate about Information Security and Data Privacy. You will have demonstrable experience in infrastructure and cloud security (e.g. Azure Security Engineer or equivalent obtained, and relevant work experience) along with experience in web application technologies and secure operations. 

We believe that you have a strong interest for people's life at home with a dynamic personality who adapts well in a multicultural environment. You get energy from working with an agile mindset and a desire to dare to do things differently. You will be passionate and driven to develop the business and yourself along with collaborating/building fantastic relationships with stakeholders. 

To be successful in this role, you will be able to apply industry leading practices regarding information security and data privacy into the development of our product offering, which include web applications, mobile apps, integration platforms, and solutions based on Microsoft products such as MS Dynamics 365 and Azure.  

About us 

Our vision, to create a better everyday life for the many people, influences everything we do. It is a vision that lives in the everyday efforts of all co-workers, all over the world.  

Fulfilling the IKEA vision requires a strong, efficient, and sustainable business setup. That is why it is built on a franchise system. The IKEA Franchisor, Inter IKEA Systems B.V., is the worldwide owner of the IKEA Concept and has the responsibility to ensure that the IKEA Concept stays attractive and competitive while enabling growth and a profitable business for IKEA franchisees. 

Retail Operation Solutions & Support (ROSS) is an integral part of Core Business Franchise and consists of a team of people with passion for retail and competence in business and technology. We are moving into a new chapter with an ambition to provide IKEA retailers with a set of digital products and services that are integrated into IKEA value chain and supporting the omnichannel IKEA Concept. We call this the Retail Package and it covers key capabilities for retail operations. 

Take time to explore the IKEA Franchise system here, and read more about us here. 

About the role  

As a Security & Privacy Engineer, you will lead and work closely together with peers across the totality of Core Business Franchise and across IKEA to strengthen and contribute to a strong and relevant IKEA franchise offer. You will also lead security agenda end-to-end within product development based on Inter IKEA’s security and privacy policies and guidelines, and specific security and privacy controls of the respective product development area. 

You will work in close collaboration with architects, developers, and suppliers to act as a sounding board, give input, review designs and guide development towards secure outcomes. In addition, supporting teams with threat modelling and attack surface analysis and the implementation of security operations procedures. 

Moreover, you will lead planning, scoping, and coordination of vulnerability scans and third-party security and compliance assessments (e.g., penetration tests and configuration reviews). 

At IKEA we believe that we are better when we are physically together for collaboration, dialogues, and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats, the energy, belonging, and creativity generated by people being in the same place. Our approach is that we spend most of our time in the IKEA workplace and with flexibility to work from home when relevant. 

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) located in Malmö, Sweden. You will report to the Architecture Manager in ROSS.  

1st June 2022 is the closing date to apply for this role. Please send your application – CV and motivation – in English and let us know why you would be a good fit. We look forward to hearing from you!